Questions from our readers

Friday,  November 12, 2004

• Is John Gray High School back open for seniors? - Gene
  
   
• Are non-citizens of Cayman Island allowed to fly into Cayman at this time? - Sal Madge
  
   
• Our ship Explorer of the Seas should be at Cayman on November 26. Please let me know if any information on this date is available. I believe this port is the most beautiful and worth every penny, it could be unfortunate if the ship did not get there. Thanks - Bernadette
  
   
• What happened to Stingray City? Did the stingrays survive Ivan? If so, who is feeding them? - La Demain
  
   
• Could you please notify me when power is restored to The Palms condos on West Bay Road? I need to come to supervise repairs as soon as feasible. Have been told “about the middle of November” but would like more specific information if available. Thanks - Carroll Isbell
  • Editor’s note: According to CUC’s Caren Thompson, their construction crews are currently rebuilding the main lines between Safehaven and the West Bay Fire Station as they were completely destroyed during the hurricane. Customer connections will be substantially completed by November 20th. Any customers in this area who have not yet received approval from the Government’s electrical inspector should contact the Planning Department at (345) 916-5873 to arrange an inspection. CUC’s service crews will be following behind the construction crews to reconnect customers. Any queries, please call CUC at 949-4300 or email to service@cuc.ky
    
     
• Scheduled for cruise to George Town on November 14, 2004 on Rhapsody of the Seas, just wanted to know if we were still coming there - Sherry Bell
  
   
• We tried the Grand Caymanian link but it was returned as undeliverable. What’s the likelihood of travel and stay in early January 2005 at the Grand Caymanian? - Robert Cooper
  
   
• I want to work helping you restore your precious island. I’m from Costa Rica C.A, and I’m 31 yr. old female, strong, and I need to work hard, please let me know if there’s a job for me - Gioconda
  
   
• I’d like to know something about the University College of the Cayman Islands… about the classes, if you know let me know please. I’ve been checking in the web page but it doesn’t say anything about it. Thank you - Katrina
  
   
• I am a member at Gold’s Gym and the Links at Safehaven Golf Club and all I have heard about them since Ivan is what is on the marl road. I think the owners and management of these clubs have a responsibility to their members to let them know what is happening. I have been unable to make telephone contact with either club - Rodger Braham
  • Editor’s note: To the best of our knowledge, both establishments have reopened.
    
     
• First of all I must say that I am happy to know that Cayman is moving at a rapid speed to get the island back in order and regards to every one who is helping in that area. Secondly, my boyfriend is working in Grand Cayman and I am in a next country but we are planning to get married in February 05. Is there a possibility I would be able to live with him in Grand Cayman? He is on work permit. Thank you in anticipation of an early response. Have a good day - Alicia
  
   
• We are scheduled to visit George Town, Grand Cayman on November18,2004 on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Sea and we were trying to find out if we are still going to be able to visit the Caymans - David Wilson
  
   
• I am inquiring about getting a work permit to enter the Caymans. I have been contacted by a few developers who are joining the efforts in rebuilding your beautiful island. I own a wholesale furniture company based out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We have warehouse facilities in Miami, and are fully stocked with over 250 lines of furniture. We believe with our inventory and price structure we could be of great help in the rebuilding efforts, and getting the tourism back up and operating in a timely fashion. Please advise me what procedures need to be taken in order to get on the Island to help - Dean Austin, Elite Purchasing Group, Inc.
  
   
• We have a vacation booked at the Beach Club Resort for the end of January ‘05. Seems no one will give us a straight answer regarding whether or not it’s a good idea to keep this trip... it seems that tourists aren’t going to be much appreciated during this time of recovery. Any current, honest information would be much appreciated. Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery to those who lost homes - Dawn
  
   
• I’m a dental hygienist in Canada. I was planning to start searching for jobs in the New Year - prior to Ivan. Based on what you’re experiencing now, when do you think there may realistically be demand for such services? Your news coverage in this paper has proven to be a much more candid look at the reality of the rebuilding process of your country! Thanking you in advance for any insight you can provide. Hoping to join you soon - Amanda Acker, R.D.H., Ottawa, Canada
  
   
• My brother lives in Kingston, Jamaica and He would like a contact name and number in the Caymans. He would like to come and provide assistance in the relief effort. Thank you, we continue to send support and prayer for you all - Angella Tardieu
  
   
• I read that the ships are beginning to visit Grand Cayman again but my question is do you have any idea when visitors will be able to fly in? We had our tickets for September 16 through October14 to visit close friends. We just want to get an idea of when it might be before we’ll be able to visit them as they live in North Side. Thank you - Cathee
  
   
• I would like to know when people with work permits that were delayed will be allowed into the Cayman Islands. The second question is when will there be apartments ready? - Cary Evans
  
   
• We have been notified that our itinerary has been changed, excluding Grand Cayman from our December 5 cruise out of Ft Lauderdale on the Holland America Westerdam. Is there anything that can be done to change HAL from deleting this port? - Fran Parker
  
   
• When can Americans be allowed to travel to Cayman? My mother lives in Cayman and I would like to go and help her with her house. Please let me know when it will be okay to travel there. Thank you - Mercedes
  
   
• I would like to know who has the debris contract for cleaning up the Caymans. I am a private contractor (Athina Inc) in Melbourne Florida. I did the debris clean up in three counties over here. Kissimmee, Seminole, and Brevard. Would like to know with whom I need to get in contact with to help with the clean up. Thanks - Dennis E. Adams

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